SCVNews.com | Public Health Launches Los Angeles County Medical Debt Relief Program

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched the Los Angeles County Medical Debt Relief Program, an initiative designed by the Medical Debt Coalition, which is working together to address the growing crisis of medical debt that disproportionately affects vulnerable communities across the county. The Medical Debt Relief Program will initially eliminate $500…

Summary of Comments – Fall 2024 Debt Management Strategy Consultations

Today, the Fall 2024 Debt Management Strategy Consultations Summary is being published, following the release of the Government of Canada’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement. In September and October 2024, officials from the Department of Finance and the Bank of Canada consulted with government securities distributors, institutional investors and other interested parties on issues related to the design and…

Why corporate insolvencies surged in 2024

Speaking on a recent episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, Maria O’Brien, a partner specialising in restructuring and insolvency at Clayton Utz, discussed the dramatic rise in corporate insolvency in Australia this year. She also delved into the various interconnected factors that have contributed to corporate insolvency “really taking off this year”. O’Brien indicated that…

Roto Whare liquidation: Who wants $28.2m from Rotorua’s Mountview Green housing company?

Secured creditors include Mico New Zealand, Carters Building Supplies, United Timber Merchants, waterproofers H2OFF Central and Albany’s Blomfield Consulting. Stage one of the Mountview Green housing development in Ian St, Koutu. Photo / Supplied But a real estate agency, building material suppliers and trade businesses are also on two lists. What prospect there is of…